We had the opportunity to be a florist at Siempre Utah. Take an inside look at all the details behind this shoot at Siempre summer shoot where we did wedding flowers in Draper, Utah.
The details
Escort table
Siempre has a beautify corner that is the perfect spot for an outdoor photo moment, cake table, or escort table. We decided to use it for our escort table. I loved this unique idea for an escort table that the planner shared with me when she sent me the inspiration for the shoot. It fit right in with the garden style look we were going for.
The Cake
No wedding scene is complete without a wedding cake. This three tier floral encased cake was a collaboration between us and Marcia of Sweet Cravings. Marcia placed the flowers on the cake, while our team created the arrangement or “flower meadow” (also known as “cake meadow”) surrounding the cake. The views at Siempre are like no other. The outdoor secret garden space is the perfect place to have a wedding luncheon. We decided to setup our cake table in a corner of the garden.
Tablescape
The tablescape was my very favorite aspect of the day. We created large table arrangements to line the center of the table. A stunning ground end piece was placed at the end of the table to tie it together.
I love how the end piece looks like it is reaching up to the table, almost like it is growing out of the ground. I feel that this leans into the organic overgrown feel that we were trying to embody in this shoot.
Ceremony arch
Nothing says wedding ceremony like the classic full floral arch. This was the perfect statement piece for our shoot and we love the lush arch we were able to create.
The mechanics
- Metal garden arbor
- Chicken wire
- Agra wool
- Sand bags
Alpacas
The most fun and unique feature of this shoot by far was our two honored guests: Macaroni and Cheese from Peppergrass Ranch.
The alpacas were the very calm and seemed to enjoy exploring the venue grounds. They were closing monitored by their owners, Megan and Tyler, who made sure they were well taken care of and comfortable during the shoot.
The Ingredients
- Amnesia roses
- Cool water roses
- Ocean roses
- Sahara sensation spray roses
- White Mondial roses
- Dark brown lisianthus
- Light brown lisianthus
- Orlaya
- Brown dyed tulips
- Cottage yarrow
- Black scabiosa
- Scabiosa pods
- Fruiting raspberry branches
- Queen anne’s lace
- Smoke bush
- Huckleberry green
Vendors
- Host: Styled Shoots Across America
- Concept & Planning:
- Venue: Siempre Utah
- Florist: Maree Floral
- Hair & Makeup: janelle IIngram
- Stationery: Paper Rings Press
- Cake: Sweet Cravings by Marcia
- Rentals: Alpine Event Co
- Linens: Nuage Designs Inc
- Gown Salon: Raw Golden Rentals
- Men’s Wear: Stitch and Tie
- Ring Boxes: Lovely Ring Boxes
- Jewelry: White sands bridal
- Styling Mats: @livstylemats
- Alpacas: Pepper Grass Ranch